Nothing better than a simple dinner the entire family will love!
In the realm of easy chicken recipes, few dishes strike the perfect balance of simplicity and satisfaction quite like chicken enchiladas. This is one of the easy chicken recipes that literally anyone can make, even your children! Using only 5 ingredients, it’s going to be your one of your new easy family dinners that you will make over and over! This is a chicken enchilada stack, which makes everything so much easier! No rolling of the tortillas required!
These green chicken enchiladas are made with only 5 ingredients-chicken, tortillas, green chilis, enchilada sauce and cheese! With just a handful of ingredients and a straightforward process, you can whip up a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress. Let’s dive into this effortless recipe that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds)!
Easy Chicken Recipes
In a world filled with hectic schedules and endless to-do lists, easy chicken recipes are a godsend for busy cooks. They offer a delicious solution to the perennial question of what to make for dinner without requiring hours of preparation or a laundry list of ingredients. Chicken enchiladas epitomize this culinary convenience, offering a hearty and flavorful meal that comes together in no time. I’m always on the hunt for easy dinner ideas, so this is your lucky day!
Easy Dinner Ideas
This post is all about one of my favorite easy chicken recipes that they whole family will love! If you are in need of new easy dinner ideas, look no further! This will be your new go-to recipe for easy family dinners.
Chicken Enchiladas
Step by step instructions for super easy chicken enchiladas.
6
servings20
minutes45
minutesIngredients
- 1.5 lbs
chicken breast (shredded)
- 24
corn tortillas, small
- 1 (28oz) can
green enchilada sauce (I use Las Palmas)
- 1 (7oz) can
Fire Roasted Green Chiles
- 8 oz
shredded Mexican cheese
directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Boil pot of salted water and add chicken, boil for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165° internal temp. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
In a small pot, add enchilada sauce and fire roasted chiles, bring to a boil and shut off.
Line bottom of tray with 8 corn tortillas. Add layer of chicken, top with 1/3 of enchilada sauce and top with 1/3 of shredded cheese.
Repeat step 4: Layer of corn tortillas, layer of remaining shredded chicken breast, 1/3 enchilada sauce, 1/3 cheese.
Layer final layer of 8 corn tortillas, top with remaining 1/3 enchilada sauce and remaining 1/3 of cheese.
Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 30 mins. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 mins.
Remove from oven and enjoy! Can be served with cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream and Spanish rice.
With its straightforward preparation, easy steps and irresistible flavor, this easy chicken recipes of chicken enchiladas is a winner for any occasion. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these enchiladas are sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. So, the next time you’re in need of easy dinner ideas and a hassle-free meal that doesn’t compromise on taste, give this recipe a try. Your taste buds (and your busy schedule) will thank you!
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Chicken Enchiladas!!!! So easy!! So yummy!! Love how you can alter to make recipe as spicy as you’d like.
So glad you enjoyed them, Sarah!!
I’ve made these twice now and everyone looooves them! My 3 year old cleaned his plate! It’s always nice to find a recipe the whole family enjoys even my picky teenager! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing! Makes me so happy to read this! 🙂